HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-066 - Resolution - Lyngblomsten Res Apt CUPCITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 26-66
APPROVING RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR LYNGBLOMSTEN AT LINO LAKES SECOND ADDITION
WHEREAS, the City received a land use application for Lyngblomsten PUD Preliminary
Plan Amendment #4-Mixed Use Building hereafter referred to as PUD Amendment #4; and
WHEREAS, PUD Amendment #4 includes residential apartments; and
WHEREAS, the property is zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development and per Ordinance
No. 07-19 a conditional use permit is required for residential apartments; and
WHEREAS, the April 8, 2026 Planning & Zoning Board Staff Report and the May 11, 2026
Council Staff Report provide supporting narrative and documentation for PUD Amendment #4;
and
WHEREAS, the legal description of the property will be Lot 1, Block 1, Lyngblomsten at
Lino Lakes Second Addition upon filing of the final plat; and
WHEREAS, City staff has completed a review of the land use application based on the
following plans:
• Lyngblomsten Lino Lake Campus Plan Set prepared by Wold Architects and Engineers
dated March 9, 2026
• Applicant Narrative
• Design Guidelines Revised March 2026
• Stormwater Management Report prepared by Bolton & Menk revision date March 6,
2026
• Geotechnical Evaluation Report prepared by Braun Intertec dated March 6, 2026
• Traffic Study prepared by Transportation Collaborative & Consultants, LLC dated March
6, 2026
• Use Area Tabulation submitted by Wold Architects and Engineers dated March 9, 2026;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Board held a public hearing on April 8, 2026 and
recommended approval of the conditional use permit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Lino Lakes, Minnesota that:
FINDINGS OF FACT
Per City Code Section 1007.016(3):
(e) The Planning and Zoning Board shall hold the public hearing and consider possible
adverse effects of the proposed conditional use. Its judgement shall be based upon, but not
limited to, the following factors:
1. The proposed development application has been found to be consistent with the
design standards listed in § 1007.020(4).
See below.
2. Will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of
operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property, or the general welfare because of
excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, or odors.
The proposed residential apartments will not involve activities detrimental to any person,
property, or the general welfare.
3. Will not result in the destruction, loss, or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature
of major importance.
The proposed residential apartments will not result in the destruction of a natural, scenic, or
historic feature of major importance.
Per City Code Section 1007.020:
(4) Performance standards. Plans which fail to meet the following criteria shall not be
approved.
(a) The proposed development application must be consistent with the policies and
recommendations of the Lino Lakes Comprehensive Plan.
The proposed residential apartments are consistent with the signature gateway land use.
(b) The proposed development application is compatible with present and future land uses
of the area.
The proposed residential apartments are compatible with present and future land uses of the
area.
(c) The proposed development application conforms to performance standards herein and
other applicable city codes.
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The proposed residential apartments conform to City Code performance standards with minor
revisions as noted.
(d) Traffic generated by a proposed development application is within the capabilities of
the city when:
1. If the existing level of service (LOS) outside of the proposed development is A or B,
traffic generated by a proposed development will not degrade the level of service more than
one grade.
2. If the existing LOS outside of the proposed development is C, traffic generated by a
proposed development will not degrade the level of service below C.
3. If the existing LOS outside of the proposed development is D, traffic generated by a
proposed development will not degrade the level of service below D.
4. The existing LOS must be D or better for all streets and intersections providing access
to the proposed development. If the existing level of service is E or F, the developer must
provide, as part of the proposed project, improvements needed to ensure a level of service D or
better.
5. Existing roads and intersections providing access to the proposed development must
have the structural capacity to accommodate projected traffic from the proposed development
or the developer will pay to correct any structural deficiencies.
6. The traffic generated from a proposed development shall not require city street
improvements that are inconsistent with the Lino Lal<es Capital Improvement Plan. However,
the city may, at its discretion, consider developer -financed improvements to correct any street
deficiencies.
7. The LOS requirements in divisions 1. to 4. above do not apply to the 1-35W/Lake Drive
or 1-35E/Main St. interchanges. At city discretion, interchange impacts must be evaluated in
conjunction with Anol<a County and the Minnesota Dept. of Transportation, and a plan must be
prepared to determine improvements needed to resolve deficiencies. This plan must determine
traffic generated by the proposed development project, how this traffic contributes to the total
traffic, and the time frame of the improvements. The plan also must examine financing options,
including project contribution and cost sharing among other jurisdictions and other properties
that contribute to traffic at the interchange.
The proposed commercial day facility meets Level of Service (LOS) requirements and is within
the capabilities of the City. The existing roads and intersections providing access to the proposed
development have the structural capacity to accommodate projected traffic from the proposed
development. The traffic generated from a proposed development does not require City street
improvements that are inconsistent with the Lino Lakes Capital Improvement Plan.
(e) The proposed development shall be served with adequate and safe water supply.
The proposed residential apartments will have an adequate and safe water supply.
(f) The proposed development shall be served with an adequate or safe sanitary sewer
system.
The proposed residential apartments will be served with an adequate waste disposal system.
(g) The proposed development shall not result in the premature expenditures of city funds
on capital improvements necessary to accommodate the proposed development.
The proposed residential apartments do not require City funds.
(h) Fire prevention and fighting equipment acceptable to the Board of Fire Underwriters
and City Council shall be readily available when any activity involving the handling or storage of
flammable or explosive materials is carried on.
The proposed residential apartments will have fire prevention and fighting equipment readily
available.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the following specific performance standards of Ordinance
No. 07-19 have also been met:
(g) Residential apartments accessory to permitted or conditional uses in the LB District
provided that:
1. The apartment is located in the same building as the principal use.
The apartment is located in the some building as the principal use.
2. Residential and non-residential use are not contained on the same floor.
Residential and non-residential uses are not contained on the same floor.
3. The residential and non-residential uses do not conflict in any manner.
The residential and non-residential uses do not conflict in any manner.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the commercial day care facility conditional use permit is
approved subject to conditions noted in Resolution No. 26-64.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 111h day of May, 2026.
Rob Rafferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
Roberta Colotti, CMC, City Clerk